Training Courses

BRANCH FACILITATED EDUCATION COURSES  - Club members need to register their interest to attend Branch Facilitated Courses with their own Club Chief Training Officer or Club Administration.  
Any further queries, please do not hesitate in contacting
awards@surflifesavingsydney.com.au  or phone (02) 9019 0722

SLSS LIFESAVING & EDUCATION CALENDARS - The seasonal calendar details Proficiency dates, SRC & BM assessment dates, Branch Facilitated courses, Board of Lifesaving meetings and other relevant dates.

The Winter Education Calendar is also produced with details of Branch Facilitated Courses and other relevant dates.

These calendars are living documents subject to change. Please check this website regularly for the most up to date versions. The calendars can be found under 'Calendars'. 

PUBLIC EDUCATION - for further information contact Surf Life Saving NSW Ph. 9984 7188



Upcoming Courses

 Apply First Aid Courses

  • Saturday 28th August 2010 - Tamarama SLSC  9.00 am to 4.00 pm
    Registrations close 19/08/2010

     
  • Saturday 18th September 2010 - Cronulla SLSC   9.00 am  to 4.00 pm
    Registrations close 09/09/2010

For further information of these courses refer to Circular 11/10-11 Apply First Aid Courses August & September 2010

 

Spinal Management Courses

Sunday 29th August 2010 -  10.00 am to 1.00 pm  -  Maroubra Seals Club
Registrations close 19/08/2010   -  max  15 candidates 
For further information   Circular 09 - Spinal Management Course August 2010 Circular 09 - Spinal Management Course August 2010
 

TAADEL 301C Trainers Courses

  • Monday 9th August - Session 1
    Wednesday 11th August - Session 2  
    Monday 23rd August 2010  - Session 3     

    6.30 pm to 9.30 pm all sessions  at South Maroubra SLSC

    Registrations close 29/7/2010  For further information  Circular 08 - Trainers (TAADEL301C) Course August 2010 Circular 08 - Trainers (TAADEL301C) Course August 2010

Assessors Course 

  • Monday 16th August - Session 1
    Wednesday 18th August - Session 2
    Monday 6th September - Session 3
    Monday 13th September 2010  - Session 4

    6.30 pm to 9.30 pm all sessions         Venue  - Bronte SLSC

    Registrations close 5/08/2010   For further information Circular 10 - SLSA Assessors Course August/September 2010


Gold Medallion Assessment/Proficiency

  • Assessment scheduled to be held Saturday 31st July 2010 has been cancelled to be rescheduled during December.

Future Gold Medallion assessment dates will be included in the Season 2010/2011 Lifesaving & Education Calendar when published.

 

 

 

 



    Downloadable Forms for your convenience

Cert II in Aquatic Safety upgrade - if you have not upgraded your Bronze Medallion please complete the upgrade form available at the following link Cert II in Aquatic Safety Upgrade Proficency Paper    This form must be sent direct to SLS NSW for processing once completed.

Form 80   SLSA Form 80 Manual Award Data Surfguard SLSA Form 80 Manual Award Data Surfguard this form must be completed and submitted with evidence of any missing awards from your Surfguard award record.  Clubs submit this form to Branch who will endorse and send to SLS NSW for processing.

 
Winter 2010 Education Calendar

SLSS Winter Education Calendar 2010 is available for information of Clubs and Members.

Updated versions of this calendar will be posted on the website so please check regularly.

Click on the following link to view the latest calendar versionWinter Education Calendar 2010 V4

 
Endorsed Trainer/Assessor Information

Reminder to Endorsed Trainers & Assessors

Please ensure you have the following  :

  • TAF (Trainer/Assessor/Facilitator) Guide
  • VET Log Book - which you are using to record all your training and assessment activities

Please contact the Branch office if you need copies of these. Ph. 9019 0722

 
New Trainers Information

If you are wanting to share your knowledge, skills and experience and become Trainer.  The following information is an overview of whats involved.

  • Complete 1 Unit of competency TAADEL301C  Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills by registering and attending the Branch Faciliated scheduled Trainers Courses as per Education Calendar.
  • Once you have successfully attended the course and completed all components of the workbook and this has been signed off by the course Facilitator, the Branch office will process your TAADEL301C in Surfguard. The Club is then able to create and submit a Training Officer or Assessor assessment request in Surfguard when you have complete the required minimum of 2 training courses under approved mentor supervision for each award you wish to train.
  • All new trainers are required to complete a Trainer Application form for endorsement by the Branch Education Manager.  These documents can be found on the SLS NSW Academy website under resources or can be supplied to you from the Branch office upon request. 
  • Any queries, please do not hesitate in contacting  the Branch Office Ph. 9019 0722

Refer to SLS NSW Trainer/Assessor/Facilitator Career Path & Endorsement Flowchart for further information  - click on the following for further information :

TAF Career Path Poster      SLS NSW Trainer/Assessor/Facilitator Endorsement Flowchart 


 

 
Awards & Qualifications

Awards & Qualifications

For the latest information on Awards & Qualifications available, please click on the following links to the posters issued from SLS NSW Academy.

Awards & Qualifications Chart 1 v2 Sept 09 Awards & Qualifications Chart 1 v2 Sept 09

Awards and Qualifications Chart 2   July 09 Awards and Qualifications Chart 2 July 09